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(x + y = 17
(y = x+7
Solve using substitution

User Dviljoen
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X+y=17
Y=x+7
X+x+7=17
2x+7=17
-7. -7
2x. =10
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2. 2
X. = 5


Check:
Y=5+7
Y=12

Answer
X=5
Y=12
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